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Old 08-24-2006, 11:13 AM
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i have 3450 miles on my bike now, and i'm thinking about using amsoil synthetic oil.(10-40w). does anyone else use this brand in the hayabusa or any other bike? do i have enought miles on the bike to start running it now. i just want to make sure that the bike is completely broke in before it start running this oil. what are your thoughts.
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I use amsoil and I love it. I actually notice the difference. Its shifts smoother and runs a little cooler.

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Old 08-24-2006, 12:00 PM
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Not much wrong with Amsoil. I'm a fan of Silkolene, and Motul, they are excellent Full Synthetics but pricey. I've never used Amsoil but from what I've heard it's good stuff. Never had a customer complain.

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Old 08-24-2006, 12:29 PM
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I do. Changed it to Amsoil at the second oil change, around 3,500 miles.

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Old 08-24-2006, 04:31 PM
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I went to Amsoil at 1000 miles and haven't regretted it a bit.

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Old 08-24-2006, 05:59 PM
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I run Amsoil in everyone of my 9 vehicles. My 96 dodge ram has 160K on it and burns 0 oil, and runs like new -still getting 14mpg with 3 inch taller than stock tires. I went to Amsoil after 600 miles on the busa and noticed the trans shifting smoother and motor cooler. I put it in my 954RR and thought the clutch was slipping so I installed stiffer springs. Turns out the motor was runner better and was just spinning the rear tire! I have it in my 2005 suzuki eiger 4x4 which is air cooled. The fan fuse blew a LONG time ago and all this summer, the hot light has never came on. I just noticed the fan was not running the other day and my GF tells me she hasn't heard the fan run for a LONG time. I can't say enough good things about this oil. I have run Castrol full Syn and Mobil 1 syn in my past cars and had great results as well. For me, Amsoil forever. (plus they are the first synthetic oil)

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Old 08-25-2006, 02:41 PM
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sounds good to me. thank you for the information. i'm going to begin running amsoil in mine.
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Old 08-25-2006, 02:43 PM
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I will be using Amsoil after my Break-in period.

I started using Amsoil synthetic and filter in my Victory Kingpin after break-in and will continue to use it, it made a huge difference in shifting and engine cooling on the Kingpin so I can only assume it will do the same for my Busa.

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Old 08-25-2006, 04:30 PM
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Amsoil all the way. I've used it in the last 5 bikes I've owned and never let me down. Also use it in the Jeep, and have run it in a few go-fast stroker motors, again with excellent results.
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Old 08-25-2006, 08:56 PM
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me- i started the 10-40 when i had about 3k on the bike and still going at 22k.

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Old 08-27-2006, 10:48 PM
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Im changing over to Amsoil this week since we just became a dealer for their products and will be changing over in all 4 vehicles we own .

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Personally I didn’t care for It, I ended up changing it over to Mobile 1 Motorcycle oil ,I thought that there was a lot more engine noise from Amsoil than the mobile 1 and I felt that the shifting was a lot smoother .my .02cents
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Anyone else use Amsoil filters with the oil? Any other suggestions for preferred filters? Just got my 02 Busa last week and am changing the oil for the first time- any advice/suggestions for the process?
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Old 09-07-2006, 01:10 PM
 
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What do you think about K&N oil filters?
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Old 09-08-2006, 04:05 AM
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Here's a little comparo if you want to check it out.
Motorcycle Oil Filter Comparison

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Old 09-24-2006, 01:19 PM
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All i use is amsoil in my bike. used it in my 750 too. since my bike has a turbo on it the bike runs a little hotter anyway...but i think ive noticed it runs a little cooler with amsoil. who knows though...maybe its all in my head!!

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Just put in some Amsoil and I'm pretty sure the temp guage is reading lower, even in high 80F degree weather. Â*It used to creep up toward the mid point line even when moving at lower speeds in hot weather, but I think this oil is letting it run cooler. over 41000km on it now.Â*Its even hotter out today, I may go try it.




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Old 06-08-2008, 07:41 PM
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Put amsoil in at 1000 miles 12500 now goes into 1st at lights smoother than any of guys I ride with,(less noise)

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Old 06-08-2008, 08:01 PM
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Amsoil since breakin and a touch over 15K now with no problems.

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Old 06-08-2008, 10:47 PM
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Amsoil and filter here. Used in vtwin and the busa~!!

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